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In the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Afghanistan‘s campaign has been nothing short of astonishing. Their stunning victory over the defending champions, England and formidable opponents like Pakistan and Sri Lanka are a testament to their exceptional skills and determination.
Their performance on the field in the ongoing tournament reflects their excellent teamwork and showcases a harmonious blend of batting and bowling capabilities. The Afghan cricketers have displayed a remarkable synergy, with their batters scoring crucial runs and their bowlers consistently delivering.
This exceptional cricketing display has not only made them a force to be reckoned with but also a source of inspiration for cricket enthusiasts worldwide, proving that with dedication and talent, even the underdogs can achieve greatness on the global stage.
Among all, the former English cricketer Jonathan Trott, who currently holds the position of Afghanistan’s head coach, is also quite happy with his team’s impressive performance.
Jonathan Trott’s daunting task for Afghan batters
With pride in his team’s achievements, Trott laid out the next objective for the in-form batting unit, which is to reach a hundred.
“Nobody has got a hundred so far yet, so that’s the next challenge. Someone accepts responsibility and batting for a longer period and make sure we get a hundred,” Trott said in the post-match press conference following their match against Sri Lanka.
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Jonathan Trott’s unwavering confidence in Afghan batting capabilities
Trott conveyed his confidence in his team’s potential, highlighting that several players have a track record of achieving centuries. He singled out the middle-order batters as pivotal figures capable of stepping up and delivering when needed.
“You see, a lot of hundreds are scored in the tournament. That’s the next frontier, the next barrier. Gurbaz has scored a few hundreds recently, you know Ibrahim has. The middle order is in form, 3-4-5-6, as well. That’s the next challenge and I have got no doubt that the players will be able to in the future. Hopefully it starts with the next game,” the 42-year-old added to his comments.
